Electrical Engineer Primary Recruiting Services

•3.7 Knoxville, TN Job Details $125,000

•$160,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications MATLAB Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Protective relaying Defect resolution root cause analysis Electrical generators Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering Defect analysis Power distribution system installation Facilities predictive maintenance Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Industrial electrical equipment installation projects Fundamentals of Engineering Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Electricity generation Electrical safety procedures Engineer in Training Bachelor's degree in engineering Electrical protection systems Design engineering Power system protection Electrical maintenance Electrical drafting for industrial equipment projects Commissioning phase involvement Electrical Engineering Electrical systems commissioning Failure analysis Electrical fault repair Energy production

Full Job Description Title:

Plant Electrical Engineer Location:

Knoxville, TN area

Pay:

$125,000

•160,000 + ST OT + 5% Bonus +

Relocation Assistance Schedule:

This role will work Mon-Friday or Mon-Thur 4/10s schedule Why Work Here? This is an opportunity to get in with one of the premier power generation companies in the area. The plant has viability into the future and the company is building new sites that will provide opportunities for growth in future. A power plant electrical engineer designs, maintains, and oversees electrical systems like generators, transformers, and other electrical equipment to ensure safe and efficient power generation. Key Responsibilities Develop electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and power distribution layouts for plant equipment. Troubleshoot electrical failures, perform root cause analysis, and support predictive maintenance programs. Specify, test, and commission assets such as switchgear, protective relays, batteries, and static excitation systems. Ensure all installations comply with industry codes and safety standards like IEEE, IEC, and OSHA. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related engineering field. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) license a plus; Professional Engineer (PE) license valued for senior roles. Proficiency with power system analysis tools (MATLAB, EMTP) and reading complex wiring and loop diagrams. Target is 2+ years as an Electrical Plant Engineer within a heavy industrial environment. #ENG1